Obituaries

Oct 6, 2015

William Thomas Scott Southwick, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 6, 2015, in the home he loved.

“Bill” was born June 8, 1945 in Jackson, Michigan, a son of the late Alva Franklin and Dorothea (Caird) Southwick. He was a graduate of Jackson High School. Bill lived in Jackson until moving to Okemos,...

Oct 1, 2015

Alvin Wilson Lancaster, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

“Al” was born October 28, 1924 in Greensboro, North Carolina, a son of the late Boaz Walter and Flora Mae (Stevenson) Lancaster. He grew up in North Carolina and moved to Mishawaka at the age of 17. He...

Sep 25, 2015

Angela C. Bliha, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday afternoon, September 25, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Angela was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Theresa K. (Hums) Ernst. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, South Bend....

Sep 17, 2015

Eleanor V. Fails went home to God on September 17, 2015. Eleanor was the beloved daughter of Bill and Eileen (Dillon) Fails, who preceded her in death. Eleanor was born on July 25, 1930, and grew up in Anderson, Indiana. She attended St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, graduating in 1952. That year she entered the Congregation of the...

Sep 9, 2015

Patricia Ann Hillebrand, 72, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, September 9, 2015.

Pat was born November 28, 1942 in South Bend where she grew up and graduated from Central High School.

On May 2, 1964, Pat married Fredric J. Hillebrand in Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. They lived in South Bend...

Aug 18, 2015

Pauline “Elizabeth” Scarborough, PhD, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in her home following a long struggle with colon cancer.

Elizabeth was born March 30, 1935 in Ruston, Louisiana, to the late Truett L. and Helen Pauline (Olmstead) Scarborough as their first child. She was a 1952 graduate of Ruston High School and earned...

Aug 15, 2015

Mitzi (Obren) Troiola Goethals, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday evening, August 15, 2015, in Hospice House, South Bend.

Mitzi was born July 11, 1936 in South Bend, daughter of the late George and Elsie (Savich) Obren. Her father died when she was young and her mother then married Mike Kovachevich. Mitzi grew up in South Bend...

Aug 11, 2015

Genevieve C. Kalil, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 11, 2015, in Hospice House, South Bend.

“Gen” was born March 15, 1923 in Peru, Illinois, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Krolski) Gapinski. She grew up in Peru, Illinois, and was a graduate of LaSalle Peru High School.

Gen married...

Aug 8, 2015

William “Bill” R. Deethardt, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend.

Bill was born September 11, 1928 in Mishawaka, a son of the late John and Helen (Wiekamp) Deethardt. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1946.

On May 18,...

Aug 8, 2015

Denny L. Banghart, 58, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Denny was born August 28, 1956 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Doyle and Cecile (Cunningham) Banghart. He served his country in the US Marines. At one time he attended Gospel Center Missionary Church in South Bend with his mother.

Denny is...

Jul 31, 2015

Donald P. “Zeke” Chamberlin, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2015, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s in South Bend.

Don was born August 11, 1926 in Mishawaka, a son of the late George and Bernice (Edgar) Chamberlin. He spent his entire life in Mishawaka. Don served his country in the U.S. Army during...

Jul 24, 2015

Dennis George Seymour, 71, of Osceola, passed away early Friday morning, July 24, 2015, in Elkhart Hospice House.

Dennis was born December 3, 1943 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late Dennis “Jim” and Emma (Riebesell) Seymour. He grew up in Hudson County, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Dickinson High School.

Jul 23, 2015

Larry D. Wells, 70, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, following a sudden illness.

Larry was born March 25, 1945 in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Harlo and Erlene (Garmann) Wells. He grew up in Morenci, Michigan, and was a 1963 graduate of Morenci High...

Jun 28, 2015

Myrtle M. Abbiehl, 93, of South Bend, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2015, in Healthwin Specialized Care.

Myrtle was born August 8, 1921 in Walkerton, a daughter of the late Russell and Martha (Fink) Geisler. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Myrtle married M. Wayne Abbiehl...

Jun 22, 2015

Sister Mary Florence Fedor, O.S.F., age 100, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Lillian Balawender of Cleveland, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Friday, June 26, in St. Francis Convent....

Jun 14, 2015

William “Bill” J. Dorbin, 45, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Bill was born in South Bend on February 28, 1970 to Paul A. and Mary Jo (Milliken) Dorbin. He spent his entire life in Mishawaka. Bill was a 1988 graduate of Marian High School. He attended Holy Cross College and IUSB.

Bill’s...

Jun 6, 2015

Gladys “Sue” J. Wallis, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away early Saturday morning, June 6, 2015, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s where she resided in recent years.

Sue was born February 23, 1927 in Vigo County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Sallie (Tice) Whitney.

After moving to Mishawaka, she subsequently graduated from...

Jun 2, 2015

Dolores “Dolly” D. Bowling, 79, of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in her home. She was an angel on earth and has gone to join the heavenly angels where she can once again dance with joy.

Dolores was born May 7, 1936 in South Bend, a daughter of...

Jun 1, 2015

Marcia A. Swanson, 78, of South Bend, passed away in her home on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born January 13, 1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Charles and Frances (Wood) Ludgate. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1955.

While working at Kroger’s during high school, Marcia met her future husband and love of her life,...

May 31, 2015

Sharon Rose Warren, 76, of Osceola, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2015, in Elkhart Hospice House.

Sharon was born May 10, 1939 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Andrew and Lucy (O’Hara) Hullinger. She grew up in South Bend and was a 1957 graduate of John Adams High School. She lived in the South...